Educational Research Methods (EDUC7212)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2025
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
School
Education School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
External
Class hours
Contact 2 Hours/ Week
Incompatible
EDUC7025, SLAT7806
Restricted
Restricted to students enrolled in the GCEdSt and MEdSt. In Person offering may be cancelled unless a minimum of 10 students enrol.
Assessment methods
Literature Review and Writing Research Proposal.
Course enquiries
Associate Professor Ian Hardy (Semester 2, St Lucia, External, In person, External)
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
| Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | External | External | Profile unavailable |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
This course critically examines the history of educational research and the ethical considerations necessary to balance the rights and responsibilities of researchers, participants and the community. It considers the epistemological assumptions of widely used research designs and the relationship between research questions and the choice of particular designs. The course explores indepth systematic practices and strategies that can improve the quality of research. The genres within which research is written and the communication of research to a variety of audiences are considered. Students will build their skills and knowledge in the conduct of educational research throughout the course.
This course may not be offered in person if the enrolment is less than 10 students.
